Nano to Get Bigger?

The lukewarm reception Tata’s iconic Nano received has prompted the OEM into revising strategy. Cyrus Mistry now plans to come up with a bigger, better version of the Nano.

The lukewarm reception Tata’s iconic Nano received has prompted the OEM into revising strategy. Cyrus Mistry now plans to come up with a bigger, better version of the Nano.

India’s leading manufacturer now plans to equip the Nano with a 1-litre engine, fuelling competition between 796cc Maruti Alto, its biggest rival. Equipped with a 966cc engine, the Nano might even come in a Sedan version. According to a report by Hindustan Times, the chassis is being upgraded and will now be capable of carrying more weight. Also, a version of the car is expected to come with a boot.

However, the changes might mean that the once ‘cheapest’ car will no longer remain cheapest. Will the new Nano work or will it be back to the design board for the Tatas? Only time will tell.